7TNeuro Image - 3D TOF 3 SLAB MT FS FA 25 Human Head TE = 2.4 TR = 21.0

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7T Neuro Images - Sagittal T2 CUBE TE = 77.7 TR = 2500.0

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GE 3T Premier MRI Scanner

40

Years of Iowa MRI
GE 3T MAGNUS Head Only MRI Scanner

4

Number of research dedicated MRI scanners
7T Human MRI scanner

2004

MR Research Facility established

Facility Description

The Magnetic Resonance Research Facility (MRRF) has scanners located in both the hospital and research buildings on the campus of the University of Iowa. The clinical research scanner is housed in an 8,000 square foot state-of-the-art MR facility. This facility is on the lower level of the Pappajohn Pavilion within the University of Iowa Health Care. There are five offices housing scientific staff of the MRI Center and a conference room.

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Events

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Hardin Open Workshops - EndNote Desktop (Zoom)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

EndNote is a reference management tool that helps you to easily gather together your references in one place, organize them, and then insert them into papers and format them in a style of your choosing. This session will walk you through the basics of using EndNote to collect and format your citations. The class will be hands-on, and there will be time for questions at the end.

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Enrollment in HOW is open to all University of Iowa affiliates and residents of the state of Iowa. Advance...

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Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture - James F. Martin, MD, PhD

Thursday, January 22, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
The Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture Series features top-tier scientists and physicians performing high-impact research in a variety of areas.
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Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture - James F. Martin, MD, PhD

Thursday, January 22, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

The Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture Series features top-tier scientists and physicians performing high-impact research in a variety of areas.
The seminars will be of broad interest and are open to all University of Iowa faculty, staff, students and the public.

James F. Martin, MD, PhD

Vivian L. Smith Professor of Regenerative Medicine
Department of Integrative Physiology
Director, Center for Organ Repair and Renewal
Baylor College of Medicine
Director, Cardiomyocyte Renewal Laboratory
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MR Research Facility is located in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building (PBDB).